Birmingham to Southampton bus from $11 (€10) with National Express

Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Southampton

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Cheapest

$45

Average

$61

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

04:55PM4h00

Birmingham

08:55PMSouthampton

$451One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

04:55PM3h45

Birmingham

08:40PMSouthampton

$451One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

05:00PM4h10

Birmingham, Coach Station

09:10PMSouthampton, Coach Station

$691One-way

0 transfers

02:00PM4h00

Birmingham, Coach Station

06:00PMSouthampton, Coach Station

$721One-way

0 transfers

09:15AM3h25

Birmingham, Coach Station

12:40PMSouthampton, Coach Station

$721One-way

0 transfers

Birmingham to Southampton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express NX423	03:15AM Birmingham, Coach Station	6h00	09:15AM Southampton, Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX160	09:15AM Birmingham, Coach Station	3h25	12:40PM Southampton, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX210	11:30AM Birmingham, Coach Station	5h25	04:55PM Southampton, Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX160	02:00PM Birmingham, Coach Station	4h00	06:00PM Southampton, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX210	02:30PM Birmingham, Coach Station	5h55	08:25PM Southampton, Coach Station	1 transfer
Megabus	04:55PM Birmingham	4h00	08:55PM Southampton	0 transfersDirect
Megabus	04:55PM Birmingham	3h45	08:40PM Southampton	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX161	05:00PM Birmingham, Coach Station	4h10	09:10PM Southampton, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX400	05:45PM Birmingham, Coach Station	6h05	11:50PM Southampton, Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX400	07:30PM Birmingham, Coach Station	7h00	02:30AM Southampton, Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX707	11:45PM Birmingham, Coach Station	9h30	09:15AM Southampton, Coach Station	1 transfer
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Bus times from Birmingham to Southampton

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Fastest Journey

3 h 25 m

Average

5 h 23 m

Buses per day

Distance

179 km

Of the 11 buses that leave Birmingham for Southampton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

09:15AM3h25

Birmingham, Coach Station

12:40PMSouthampton, Coach Station

$721One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

04:55PM3h45

Birmingham

08:40PMSouthampton

$451One-way

0 transfers

04:55PM4h00

Birmingham

08:55PMSouthampton

$451One-way

0 transfers

02:00PM4h00

Birmingham, Coach Station

06:00PMSouthampton, Coach Station

$721One-way

0 transfers

05:00PM4h10

Birmingham, Coach Station

09:10PMSouthampton, Coach Station

$691One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Southampton

Buses from Birmingham to Southampton run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€10) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

110 miles (178 km)

Average bus duration

4h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

$11 (€10)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 25m

First bus

01:30

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Bus providers: National Express and Megabus from Birmingham to Southampton

For as little as $9 (€8) you can travel by bus to Southampton from Birmingham with National Express and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - Southampton bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Birmingham to Southampton bus information:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $13
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Southampton

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Southampton with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Southampton.

Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Southampton can start from as little as $11 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Birmingham to Southampton is $26 (€23); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Birmingham to Southampton is 3 h 25 min to travel the 110 mile (178 km) long journey, with around there are 14 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Birmingham to Southampton leaves at 1: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Birmingham to Southampton leaves at 11: 55 PM.

Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Birmingham to Southampton with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Birmingham to Southampton, you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Southampton. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service to Southampton from Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from Birmingham, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Birmingham, Coach Station and Birmingham, Brunel Street. When arriving in Southampton, you can end your trip in bus stations like Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton, Coach Station, Southampton, East Park Terrace (Solent Conference Centre), Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema) and Southampton, Herbert Walker Avenue (Coach Parking).

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Southampton Airport Parkway, located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Southampton from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Southampton by bus is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Southampton from Birmingham including taking a bus or train.

Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Southampton

Birmingham

Southampton

The major bus station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip from Birmingham to Southampton.

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